How to Determine Whether Someone is Playing Lead or Rhythm Guitar?
I just love answering these lead guitar questions. Here’s another:
Question: How to Determine Whether Someone is Playing Lead or Rhythm Guitar?
Answer: The biggest tip off is that the rhythm guitarist plays nothing else but chords in accompaniment. The lead guitar plays single or doublet notes or even partial chords in the delivery of the melody or improvisation created.
Your ear should help you determine which is which.
